How do the anchor rods that come with this product work? Are they hammered into the ground? I am concerned with windy conditions.
38134
Yes, the rods are hammered into the ground. We have 2 of these. One set is hammered through grass, and is doing fine, but our other set is hiding our pool pump where we don't have any grass, and the rods just are not holding up well enough. They move around in the hole too much, when it rains or when its windy, and that movement is creating a lot of problems as the top of the fence is flimsy and leans and wobbles, and just looks like crap.
38135
as I stated before I returned the item because it is very flimsy and not suitable for windy conditions. Yes the rods are hammered into the ground but they are not heavy duty and the whole thing just looked incredibly cheap...I hope this was helpful
38136
Yes..the poles at each end and between each section acts as both a hinge and a anchor. It very easy to set up and since I have had mine I have had no problem with movement of any kind...My only disappointment was it only came in one color which doesn't match the color of my house. But if I ever repaint I know which color to choose. LOL
38137
The rods are simply pounded into the ground - i put some bracing between the panels and the AC and have no problems with heavy winds - these panels look great, require no maintenance, the price is right and they hide the unit - i would buy them again.
1787004
I anchored mine for that exact reason. Lots of wind in stl. I was able to anchor to the house using chain and eye bolts into a 2x10 and I had 6x6 wood posts set in cement off the corners 9 ft high. I did that for other reasons but it works great. I would recommend anchoring all 4 corners in some way. Great product, btw
1505150
Depends on the with of your patio. You need to secure it from the wind. On my patio end I popped a brick and drove a 2' piece of rebar into the ground with a hole drilled in the top and secured with steel wire.
1252431
There are metal rods to secure to the ground if the ground is soft, or you could put a cooler or bags near the base, but if the wind is more than 15 mph, you may have trouble.
1911660
This came with anchors that drive into the ground. We did not sink the legs and the anchors hold the swingset adequately unless our son who weighs over a hundred pounds gets swinging high. We have considered using longer rebar to anchor it but haven't done that yet. Also, we used a longer piece of lumber (actually, my husband glued two 4x6s together) for the top and added a glider and its great. Good luck!
71649
Well, we just put ours up again this year on an 8'X10' deck we built for it. I will definitely need anchoring and yesterday I purchased some thin threaded rods that I am going to install between the decking boards and fasten the feet of the frame with washers and wing nuts. I don't really want to drill holes in my deck, so I am hoping this will work. Also, I put plastic shelving inside on both sides of the tent with my plants on them; this also helps to secure it from windy and stormy weather. I will need to put some kind of heat source inside, as well; not sure what though. I like the idea of the reptile heater and am going to look into that. Hope this helps. Well, we just put ours up again this year on an 8'X10' deck we built for it. I will definitely need anchoring and yesterday I purchased some thin threaded rods that I am going to install between the decking boards and fasten the feet of the frame with washers and wing nuts. I don't really want to drill holes in my deck, so I am hoping this will work. Also, I put plastic shelving inside on both sides of the tent with my plants on them; this also helps to secure it from windy and stormy weather. I will need to put some kind of heat source inside, as well; not sure what though. I like the idea... » Read More Well, we just put ours up again this year on an 8'X10' deck we built for it. I will definitely need anchoring and yesterday I purchased some thin threaded rods that I am going to install between the decking boards and fasten the feet of the frame with washers and wing nuts. I don't really want to drill holes in my deck, so I am hoping this will work. Also, I put plastic shelving inside on both sides of the tent with my plants on them; this also helps to secure it from windy and stormy weather. I will need to put some kind of heat source inside, as well; not sure what though. I like the idea of the reptile heater and am going to look into that. Hope this helps. « Show Less
2232391
U-bolts are a good method. You also might want to drill a hole thru poles both and insert a long, locking bolt w/nut to avoid minor movement in windy conditions.
2063616
I move them a lot, and have not had any problems either. Sandbags can work to stabilize them in windy conditions if needed.
292204
I have and old town canoe 146 saranac... 15 ft. in heavy wind i suggest 2 anchors lake winds can be heavy at times.. The best bet is to dock it with gun wall bumpers on the port side at a dock iof you have one? if that,s were the cleats are welded,, This a damn good anchor once dug in the bottom,,,, One anchor dose fine unless there are heavy heavy winds on the lake... but its your call as to were your going , I recently went to Grand Tetons Lake WY. lake 2 anchors i used.......
1088953
I have not but I used them to anchor huge shelters for my horses. The winds on the property are insane and they have not budged. One got lifted but once it took up the slack it went right down. I used rebar and a t post driver to get it in the hard ground. Easier and faster
1164805
They come with stakes, but we didn't use them. I would advise using them if it is windy. It did just fine and no issues not using them.
820616
Sorry, I can't help you. I live in Florida. I had some galvanized anchors that rusted out and left my posts adrift. With these I was able to stabilize everything again. Worked good for my purposes. I sold the house with no questions asked.
2037786
Hi, I use 10 & 15 pound Sand bags on mine. I'v hung/laid them across on the the center bracket & I mostly just lay them on the legs at the base. Both methods have worked well on windy days. My sandbags are from sandbagstore.com.
1519337
I use them indoors right now, but I would think a strong wind would knock them over. Someone else suggested filling them with sand to keep them steady.
1339310
hi, at first i didn't anchor it and even after it fell once in a storm, i naively thought it would be okay. after the second fall, i put the extensions on and cemented it into the ground. that ought to teach the wind in chicago!
2063614
I move them a lot, and have not had any problems either. Sandbags can work to stabilize them i windy conditions it needed.
54322
They say pound legs into ground- that's the stakes!! In addition to that go to hardware store & buy 3-4' sections of rebar pound in next to legs- wind stainless steel wire & wrap & tighten around legs-.that's what I did!!